Amid ‘uncontrolled spread of COVID-19,’ Indiana University calls for closure of Greek housing

The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.

Building up immunity to COVID-19
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The way pediatricians tell it, kids? immune systems are built slowly, year after year. But while this year?s major interruption was great for flattening the COVID-19 curve, there are concerns it could also make kids more vulnerable to the types of viruses they might normally brush off simply because their defenses are low.

College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus

Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.

SUNY Oneonta campus closing down
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SUNY Oneonta is closing its campus for the remainder of the semester after an outbreak of over 500 coronavirus cases.

Schools on Long Island swell with new students as families flee NYC

There will be a lot of new faces in schools in Long Island this year as some of the families who left the five boroughs in March say they’re enrolling their children in class outside of the city.

Long Island schools seeing increase in enrollment
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There will be a lot of new faces in schools in Long Island this year as some of the families who left the five boroughs in March say they?re enrolling their children in class outside of the city. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg explains what districts are doing to accommodate the new arrivals.

Once-unsafe NYC streets now provide pupils refuge from pandemic

Schools across New York City are looking to show how classes can be moved outside to more safely facilitate in-person learning.

NYC parents encourage outdoor learning
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As the debate continues to swirl over how to best resume indoor classes safely, many say outdoor learning should remain a viable option.

Parents juggle working and finding childcare
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Working parents across New York City are trying to juggle the beginning of the new school year and childcare arrangements.

Long Island students find 'new normal' on first day back in school

An unconventional new school year got underway on Long Island on Wednesday. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg spoke to students about how they’re experiencing the new school year.

Long Island HS students return to school
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An unconventional new school year got underway on Long Island on Wednesday. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg spoke to students about how they?re experiencing the new school year.

Back-to-school preps underway across NYC
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New York City?s decision to delay the start of school avoided what appeared to be an imminent teacher strike, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions about what teaching will look like this year.

NYC public schools delay start of in-person classes to Sept. 21

In-person classes will be delayed throughout the New York City public school system by 11 days to allow extra time for teachers to prepare, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday.

NYC teachers union prepares for possible strike as school safety discussions continue

As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.

Will NYC's teachers go on strike?
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As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.